WASHINGTON, D.C. The Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union (HERE) has dedicated a website specifically addressing the needs of Hilton franchisees. The launch of the site comes following a survey HERE sent to Hampton Inn owners and general managers which revealed that franchisees of the Hilton brand have issues of concern regarding their dealings with Hilton.
The site, which can be accessed at www.youownhilton.com, includes feedback from 100 owners and general managers HERE surveyed about the terms and conditions of their franchising agreements with Hilton; a comparison of Hampton Inn fees and franchising policies to those of competitive brands; a directory of Hampton franchisees; articles and other franchisee resource links; HERE s information request service staffed by HERE s national research department and dedicated exclusively to Hilton franchisees. (5/29/01)